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critically

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪkli]

Word

Learn how to use critically in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “assessment”

(adverb) when you are looking at something very carefully to judge how good or bad it is. It's like when a teacher checks your homework and points out what you did well or what needs improvement.

Example

She critically reviewed the project and suggested some great improvements.

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He did not critically examine his mistakes and kept repeating them.

Example

Why is it important to critically analyze our choices?

Context: “importance”

(adverb) when something is very important or essential, often related to health or safety. If someone says a situation is critically important, it means it really matters a lot.

Example

The doctors said it was critically important to get the patient immediate care.

Example

It was not critically urgent to finish the report by yesterday, but it was still important.

Example

Is it critically necessary to attend the meeting today?

How to pronounce critically

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪkli]

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